Global PMO & Risk Strategy Lead

Lonza; Basel; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a Head of Project Management Office (PMO) and Risk Management to drive strategic project execution across its INB Operations network. You will lead the network PMO, translate corporate priorities into a portfolio, establish standards, and embed risk management, ensuring measurable value across sites on three continents.

The role requires PMO leadership, global governance experience, and strong stakeholder collaboration to align initiatives with business goals and regulatory

Qualifications

• PMO leadership experience in a global organization.
• Strong portfolio governance, benefits realization, and strategic alignment.
• Proficiency with Planview and recognized methodologies such as PMP or PRINCE2.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and intercultural collaboration.
• Analytical thinking and ability to translate priorities into initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Shape and prioritize the project portfolio: translate business needs into actionable initiatives, evaluate proposals based on business value and ROI, and support the strategic planning process.
• Drive strategic alignment and value delivery: ensure projects contribute to organizational objectives and track benefits after completion to confirm sustained financial and operational results.
• Establish project management standards: develop and implement frameworks, methodologies, and tools aligned with organizational strategy and the Global Group. Promote standardization, continuous improvement, and best practice sharing.
• Lead operational risk management: establish and maintain risk management policies and procedures, coordinate regular risk assessments and audits, and recommend mitigation actions to senior management. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Strengthen performance reporting: manage the business reporting process, using project performance data, operational metrics, and risk insights to support informed decisions. Provide an escalation forum for network project managers and help resolve project challenges.
• Develop PMO capabilities across the network: support project planning, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Deliver project management training and coach Site PMO Leads in developing and implementing their local PMO roadmaps.
• Build strong PMO teams: support the recruitment and onboarding of Site PMO colleagues and foster effective collaboration across sites and global functions. Supporting teams accross 3 different continents and up to 8 sites.

Skills

PMO leadership

Portfolio prioritization

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Planview

PMP/PRINCE2

Leadership coaching

Intercultural experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / related field

MBA or similar advanced degree

Tools

Planview

Job description

Lonza is seeking a Head of Project Management Office (PMO) and Risk Management to drive strategic project execution across its INB Operations network. You will lead the network PMO, translate corporate priorities into a portfolio, establish standards, and embed risk management, ensuring measurable value across sites on three continents.

The role requires PMO leadership, global governance experience, and strong stakeholder collaboration to align initiatives with business goals and regulatory